Lozenets housing estate is amongst the most demanded and preferred South quarters of Sofia. Its area is huge, and so is its variety of residential buildings. This turns it into a preferred place for investments.

LOCATION

To the northwest Lozenets borders the Evlogi Georgiev and Arsenalski Blvds., to the northeast - Dragan Tsankov Blvd., to the southeast - N. Vaptsarov and Peyo Yavorov Blvds., and to the west it stretches to Kozyak Str.

Today this part of Lozenets is already in the heart of Sofia, but to the south the quarter reaches all to way to the slopes of Vitosha Mountain, and to the west to one of the biggest Sofia parks - the South Park. The so-called "Old" or "Lower Lozenets" borders the National Palace of Culture and the Hilton Hotel. It is an interesting combination of an old town and modern architecture.

history

The old name of Lozents is "Korubaglar", which means "vineyards in the woods". The first name gives clear idea of the rich vegetation and deep forests which once surrounded Sofia.

There is the "Old Wall" situated in Lozenets - cultural monument, which has witnessed all changes in the city. Time has preserved this relic and now the everyday hustle and bustle swirls around it. Toady some people call it the "Roman Wall.

"Samokovski Bridge", under which Perlovska River runs leads outside the town.

Architecture

Today Lozenets is an interesting combination of old and modern architecture. The natural characteristics of the quarter make it a most favorable place for living. The individual houses with lovely flowery yards have created the feeling of coziness and calmness. The buildings are small and neat viewing the centre and the slopes of Vitosha . This area is a favorite one of the construction contractors. However, the free places for new construction are limited. That's why most real estate offers are for old constructions. There are offers for new construction around the Spartak swimming pool, "Krasta" and "Vodnata Kula". There also prevail the middle-height edifices and the natural greenery.

leisure time and sport

At the heart of Lozents - at 2 Velchova Zavera Sq. - is the Sofia Sofia Ecclesiastical and its temple St. Joan of Rila. The other church in the quarter is Preobrazhenie Gospodne - at 2 Ralitza Str.

In the region of the Lozents quarter there are also situated the entertainment park Sofia Land, the Kempinski-Zografski Hotel, the place called "Krasta" ("the Cross"), the water tower, and the sports centre Spartak, which is a favorite place for festive occasions of the Sofia municipality.

TRANSPORT

The residents of the Lozents quarter could use the following public transportation: trams – 2, 9, 14; busses – 67, 88, 94, 102, 120.

The good location of Lozenets, the various commercial and public centers, as well as the high quality of the construction works, make this region a preferred place for living.